Know what will never get old? Watching giant monsters fight. We’ll also never tire of watching giant monsters team up to fight other giant monsters. That’s exactly what we’re going to get in the next chapter of Legendary Picture’s Monsterverse. But the latest trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire promises to give us more than just action. It will go deep into the history and lore behind these two icons, in a battle that will see them come together to save both themselves and everyone on Earth from a terrifying enemy.
Anything that can make King Kong and Godzilla afraid is something we want to see. What nightmares lurk deep below the waves? The film’s official synopsis provides insight into how this next installment in the franchise will provide answers to some very big questions. It will also introduce the biggest threat to humanity yet. From Warner Bros. and Legendary:
The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.
The film reunites the Godzilla vs. Kong team of director Adam Wingard and writer Terry Rossio. The movie also boasts a fantastic cast with some big names of its own. Godzilla vs. Kong stars Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Kaylee Hottle are back for more monster mayhem. Joining them this time are Dan Stevens (Legion), Alex Ferns (The Batman), and Fala Chen (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings).
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashes into theaters March 29, 2024. On that day we’ll once again learn why we never get tired of watching giant monsters fight other giant monsters. So long as the right giant monsters win.
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